Research Paper #1*

Exercise Content. Essay and PowerPoint

1. Ethical Issue PowerPoint Presentation
   Topic:  Elective Abortion.

    The ethical issues presentation will address an ethical issue associated with the practice of nursing. The issue selected for discussion should have clearly identifiable pros and cons that, when analyzed, will allow the student to form a defensible position related to the issue. Principles from identified codes of ethics should be examined in relation to the issue and position. The PowerPoint presentation should have from 12 to15 slides without counting reference and title pages
   The student should address the following:
   1. Define the scope of the ethical issue.
   2. Examine the scope of the issue as it relates to nursing and principles identified in codes of ethics.
   3. Identify at least 2 positions taken on this issue by scholarly experts in the ethics discipline.
   4. Explore the future for the issue as it relates to nursing practice.

   Grading Criteria for the Ethical Issue Essay:
    Definition and scope of the ethical issue                                 20%
   Scope of the issue related to the nursing profession        20%
   Positions on the issue by scholarly experts                              20%
   Exploration of the future for the issue related to
   healthcare and nursing practice                          20%
   Organization and presentation skills                                      20%
   Total                                        100%